[mick]

Flying Emerald, a maiden 3YO F, is running in the 11th today at Gulfstream. Her M/L is 12/1 and while I usually don't bet maiden races, she might be worth a small wager for several reasons.

In her debut, a MC50, she showed an excellent late kick to outrun her 16/1 odds and finish third. It was impressive enough for her good trainer to move her up to MSW company this time. With that experience, she might improve second time out. And finally, Flying Emerald is owned by our friend Don E. aka "tazzerbobo".

Don's on a cruise and won't be able to watch the race but I told him I would pull for her and cheer her on.